- “It is not good for man to be alone.”
Even before sin entered the world, God said isolation was not good. Where do you see the difference between healthy solitude and unhealthy isolation in your own life? - God with us, not just God with me.
The sermon reminded us that the Holy Spirit was given to a gathered people, not just isolated individuals. How can we grow from a private faith into a more shared, connected faith? - Redwood faith 🌲
Like redwood trees, we may stand strong not because our roots are deep alone, but because they are intertwined with others. Who has helped you stand strong in a difficult season — and how can we be that for one another? - Being honest in community.
Sometimes pride, fear, or shame stops us from asking for help. What makes it hard for women to be honest about burdens they’re carrying? How can we make church/community a safer place to share? - Unity as a witness.
Jesus prayed that His followers would be one so the world would know He was sent by the Father. What practical things help build unity among women of different ages, backgrounds, personalities, and life stages?
- Self-sufficiency vs community
The sermon said our culture tells us to “stand on our own two feet,” but God says, “It is not good to be alone.”
Question: As men, why do we often find it hard to admit we need other people? - God with us, not just God with me
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to the gathered people, not just isolated individuals.
Question: What would it look like for us to live out a more “God with us” faith, rather than only a private “God with me” faith? - The redwood picture 🌲
Redwood trees stand tall because their roots intertwine with other trees.
Question: Who has been a “root” for you in a tough time — someone who helped you stand when life was hard? - When the wind blows
The sermon asked whether we topple because we are not connected.
Question: What are some of the “winds” men face today — pressure, loneliness, work, family, health, temptation — and how can Christian brothers help each other stand? - Stepping off the island
We were challenged to stop living as spectators and step into real community.
Question: What is one simple, practical step we could take as men to build stronger connection with each other — beyond just saying hello on a Sunday?
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